Registered Practical Nurse – General Medicine

William Osler Health System; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for acute general medicine. Responsibilities include providing compassionate care and health teaching to patients. Candidates should have recent nursing experience, especially with the geriatric population and possess relevant certifications. This full-time position requires working day/evening shifts and offers a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Recent experience within the last five years with a minimum of two years acute general medicine nursing.
• Recent experience working with the geriatric patient preferred.
• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• BCLS required.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills required.

Responsibilities

• Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process.
• Professional patient-centered care to ensure patient safety.
• Providing health teaching to patients and families.

Skills

EMR Systems

Hospital Experience

Acute Care

ICU Experience

Hospice Care

Workers' Compensation Law

Home Care

Nursing

Catheterization

Critical Care Experience

Medication Administration

Tube Feeding

Job description

Accountabilities

• Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care
• Professional patient-centered care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well-being
• Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
• Practicing according to the infection control and prevention measures
• Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patients' health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using transfer of accountability principles
• Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community

Qualifications

• Recent experience within the last five years with a minimum of two years acute general medicine nursing
• Recent experience working with the geriatric patient preferred
• Recent experience in care of patients with TPN, NG tubes, chest tubes, wound care, enteral feeds, IV therapy, blood collection, vac dressings, suctioning, and isolation

Core Competencies

• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Sound knowledge of nursing process theory and responsibilities to the nursing profession
• BCLS required
• Medication Administration certificate and patient assessment course required for RPNs graduating prior to 2005
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills required
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter‑professional team
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family-centered care
• Demonstrated experience with patient and family health teaching required
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills required
• Demonstrated excellent customer service, organizational, and critical‑thinking skills required
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field
• Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful environment
• Exemplary clinical practice within an inter‑professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care
• Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions
• Excellent physical assessment skills required
• Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent client safety guidelines
• Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation, and Collaboration
• May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and work record

Additional Information

Hours: Currently days / evening 8 hour shifts including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Salary:

Minimum: $35.29 per hour

Maximum: $38.16 per hour

Internal application deadline: July 29 2025

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Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please notify Human Resources at .

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only and not for any other purpose.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

EMR Systems, Hospital Experience, Acute Care, ICU Experience, Hospice Care, Workers' Compensation Law, Home Care, Nursing, Catheterization, Critical Care Experience, Medication Administration, Tube Feeding

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1